Dr. Thomas P Pappavaselio M.D.
Ophthalmologist
360 Merrimack St Bldg 9 Lawrence MA, 01843Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Thomas Pappavaselio is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lawrence, MA. Dr. Pappavaselio specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pappavaselio can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Pappavaselio can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1981
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ophthalmic Pathology 1984
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD, Fellow:Ophthalmic Pathology 1984
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Practice At 360 Merrimack St Bldg 9
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